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Carmine’s is a New York City institution. Known for a bustling environment and (enormous) family style plates, Carmine’s Times Square location has served the Broadway community since 1992. Unbeknownst to many, the restaurant offers an extensive gluten-free menu that has adapted many of their classic pasta and meat dishes to accommodate GF diners. Options include over ten different pasta options, chicken, seafood, beef, mussels—basically everything you come to expect from an Italian restaurant. We thought the most difficult part of the evening was going to be deciding what to order, but it may have been figuring out how much. The portion sizes were incredibly large and even the waiters comically warn you to not over order. For a table of six, we had an appetizer and three entrees…and it was enough food to satiate two groups our size. Let’s just say, you can leave with lunch for the next day, at the very least…

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We started with the chicken scarpariello wings, a great way to hold over our growling stomachs. Light, juicy and tender—they weren’t your typical wings, but were rather seasoned with garlic and thyme, and no sauce. Our entrees took a while, but we were regularly assured that they were on the way and that the cooks were cleaning the kitchen equipment to limit cross-contamination. A team of waiters came with our entrees, two of which needed to add an extender to our table to make room.

The broccoli with white sauce was hands down my favorite (ordered without bread crumbs). The pasta was so delicious, I kept wondering if it was actually gluten free. The sauce was perfectly rich and creamy without being too heavy. The calamari (no breading) with red sauce had the perfect amount of seafood flavor and the sauce tasted nearly homemade. The same pasta is used across all of the pasta dishes, but they’re so good that you won’t be complaining.

The special for the night was the porterhouse steak and it was surprisingly delicious. Never one to get any cut but a filet mignon (and at a steakhouse), we took a gamble and it was the clear winner on the table, especially for the guys. The waiter cautioned that it was prepared with flour, but they were able to accommodate our GF request. Prepared rare, it was incredibly tender and full of flavor.

Overall, we had a great time at Carmine’s. The atmosphere was buzzy with locals and tourists alike and the portion sizes made it feel as though dinner was a show unto its own. Often thought of as solely an after-show hot spot, Carmine’s deserves to be visited by every gluten-free diner on any night of the week.

Dinner

spicy scarpariello wings

Garlic Bread

Zuppa di clams

Zuppa di mussels

Stuffed Artichoke

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Alla Romana

Fried Calamari

Fried Zucchini

Cold Antipasto

Hot Antipasto

Carmine's Salad

Mixed Green Salad

Caesar Salad

ASK FOR NOCROUTONS

Portobello Parmigiana

Grilled Portobello Salad

Roasted Peppers w. Anchovies and Mozzarella

Baked Clams

Pasta w. clam sauce

Red or White. ASK FOR GF PASTA

Pasta w. Shrimp

red or white. ASK FOR GF PASTA

Pasta with Calamari

red or white. ASK FOR GF PASTA

Pasta with mixed seafood

red or white. ASK FOR GF PASTA

Pasta Ragu

assorted meats

Pasta Pomodoro

ASK FOR GF PASTA

Pasta w. Garlic and oil

ASK FOR GF PASTA AND NOBREADCRUMBS

Rigatoni & Broccoli

Pasta with meatballs

Pasta with sausage

ASK FOR GF PASTA

Pasta with marinara

ASK FOR GF PASTA

Pasta with giardiniera

ASK FOR GF PASTA

Ravioli w cheese

Rigatoni Country Style

ASK FOR GF PASTA

Manicotti

Lasagna

Penne alla vodka

Pasta with Bolognese Meat Sauce

Chicken Scarpariello

Chicken Contadina

Chicken Cutlet

Chicken Parmigiana

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Scaloppine

lemon and butter

Chicken Saltimbocca

Veal Cutlet

Veal Parmigiana

Veal Scaloppine Marsala

Veal Scaloppine

lemon and butter

Veal Saltimbocca

Shrimp Marinara

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Parmigiana

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Salmon Oreganata

Broiled Lobster Oreganata

Lobster fra Diavolo

ASK FOR GF PASTA

Broiled Porterhouse Steak

Porterhouse Cantadina

Porterhouse Pizzaiola

Porterhouse

w. peppers and onion

Escarole

Broccoli

Spinach

Eggplant Parmigiana

Peppers & Onions

Sausage

Meatballs

Dessert

Italian Cheesecake

Bread Pudding

Chocolate Cannoli

Tiramisu

Tartufi

Strawberry Shortcake

Chocolate Torta

Fresh Fruit Platter

Titanic

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** Note: NOBREAD is a ‘guide’ to make your dining experience easier and less stressful!All diners are encouraged to tell their waiters/the restaurant about their allergy, as menus and kitchen policies are subject to change!